John Keenan UNMC strategic communications

Incoming students receive white coats at ceremony

Eighty incoming dental and dental hygiene students joined family, friends and faculty to celebrate entering the UNMC College of Dentistry,

Aug 27, 2025

Family and friends were on hand to share the excitement of the incoming class.

Dermatology creates pediatric dermatology fellowship

The first-of-its-kind fellowship for Nebraska will admit its first fellow in 2026.

Aug 19, 2025

Nicole Harter, MD

Dr. Garrison named interim assistant grad studies dean

Jered Garrison, PhD, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, began his new role Monday with UNMC Graduate Studies.

Aug 12, 2025

Jered Garrison, PhD

New weeklong program aids incoming med students

The UNMC College of Medicine’s Academic Preparedness Program helps students transition into the first year of medical school.

Aug 11, 2025

Aleisha Nabower, MD

Tammie Vargo, DHA, is new chair of dental hygiene

Dr. Vargo began her new role with the UNMC College of Dentistry on July 1.

Aug 7, 2025

Tammie Vargo, DHA

UNMC welcomes new house officers

The med center welcomed 230 residents and fellows in July.

Aug 7, 2025

A residency orientation event was held at the Sorrell Center in June.

Dr. Jarzynka to take new leadership role at college

Kimberly Jarzynka, MD, is now assistant dean for admissions and student affairs.

Aug 4, 2025

Kim Jarzynka, MD

UNMC welcomes new house officers

The med center welcomed 230 residents and fellows in July.

Aug 4, 2025

A residency orientation event was held at the Sorrell Center in June.

New weeklong program aids incoming med students

College of Medicine’s Academic Preparedness Program helps students transition into the first year of medical school.

Aug 4, 2025

Aleisha Nabower, MD, is director of the Academic Preparedness Program

UNMC receives new infectious disease transport device

The new unit is part of the ongoing collaboration between UNMC, the C-STARS program and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Jul 31, 2025

A smaller, lighter version of the Negatively Pressurized Conex was delivered to UNMC on June 13. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, and Bob Valentine, administrator of C-STARS Omaha, inspect the new Conex unit.